Would those who reply to Kent, please reply on-list?  I am having the same questing as he.  And how to be sure that the proper speech options are installed.  It's gonna be hard enough to learn the thing not adding the difficulty of determining whether or not it is set up correctly.  Thank you anybody.
73
The Other Howard, WA9RYF
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kent Plemmons" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2013 4:11 PM
Subject: Re: ts590


>I am considering purchasing a Ts-590s very soon.  Where would you suggest
> that I look to purchase re price, service etc.  I know about H R O so I'm
> considering other sources.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Kent Plemmons
> Near Waynesville NC
> Kk4fff
> Skype: kent.plemmons
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Ed Malmgren
> Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2013 2:47 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: ts590
> 
> Richard, yes the 590 has the old time connectors which is much nicer in my
> opinion.  Also the r x is quite a bit better especially if your working dx
> with all the big pileups you have to contend with.  It is a great radio and
> the Sherwood tests show it also.  73.
> Ed   K7UC
> 
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2013 12:38 PM
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: ts590
> 
>> Hi;
>> I posted this question a week or two ago  but lets try rephrasing.  I 
>> currently own a ts480-s-a-t and am reasonably familiar with that radio.
>>  I wonder what I'm getting if I upgrade to the ts590?  It covers the 
>> same frequencies and transmit power is the same.  Is the receiver 
>> significantly improved?
>> Also some engineer went out of their way to use somewhat different 
>> connectors for the ts480 microphone and paddle for starters.  When 
>> they put the ts590 together did they go back to the traditional 
>> connectors or stay with those on the ts480?
>> Thanks
>> --
>> richard